Down Jacket

A down jacket is, in many ways, the ideal winter jacket. Down jackets are warm and comfortable, and their designs are always in fashion. If you choose to wear a down jacket from Airforce’s online store, you can also be sure that it will keep you warm for many winters to come. After all, we make all of our jackets out of high-quality fabrics. Our down jackets will make having to go outside on a cold winter day a considerably less daunting prospect.

What Are Down Jackets?

Originally, down jackets were designed for mountaineering. Climbing at great heights during the cold, often subzero temperatures of winter requires a jacket that is nice and warm. But it also needs to be flexible, so it will not get in the way during climbing, hiking, cycling or whatever you decide to do outside during cold days. That is why down jackets are still beloved outdoor jackets for the winter months, even after having been around for over a century. Since down jackets are padded, quilted jackets , they will give you a powerful, stylish silhouette that looks good on just about everybody.

Down jackets are called that way because they were originally lined with down: the softer, finer feathers found underneath the outer feathers of ducks and geese. These days, many down jackets aren’t actually lined with down any more. Instead, many clothing companies make their linings out of synthetic fibres that offer the same advantages as down, most importantly its light weight and its fantastic insulating properties. DuPont™ Sorona® fibres, which can be found in many of Airforce’s padded jackets , offer just that. Padded jackets lined with synthetic fibres also tend to offer better water resistance than actual down jackets.

Since down jackets aren’t commonly made out of down any more – Airforce, in fact, doesn’t use down at all – many fashion brands have started referring to these thick, puffy jackets as puffer jackets . No matter what you choose to call your new winter jacket, however, it is guaranteed to keep you warm for many years if it has been designed and manufactured by Airforce. We use the highest quality fabrics available for all of our jackets, and we tend to focus on timeless designs in colours that match a wide range of outfits.

Short Down Jackets

The original design of a down jacket was a short jacket, usually a hip-length jacket. If you want to wear your winter jacket while hiking, cycling or working out, a short down jacket is the best option, as it offers your legs the widest range of motion. You can find a large and varied selection of short down jackets among our winter jackets for men and women. In fact, some of our most popular winter jackets are hip-length, padded jackets with a warm lining. The perfect outdoor winter jackets for men and women are part of our winter collection.

While most of our parkas aren’t actually quilted, our Mitchell Parka is a padded men’s parka that is the perfect choice for a man with an active lifestyle. It will offer you all the warmth and mobility that an outdoor jacket for men should offer. Other short down jackets for men that are in high demand every winter include our slightly slimmer-looking Otis Jacket, our Padded Jacket, our Hooded Jacket, and our highly popular Robin Jacket. All of these jackets are lined with a thick layer of polyester that will protect you against the cold.

Among our winter jackets for women , you can find various short, trendy down jackets as well. Our Puffer Jackets, for example, are true classics. Airforce’s puffer jackets for women are entirely made out of polyester, which means they will be warm, stylish, lightweight, and comfortable all at the same time. A puffer jacket is not the only choice you have if you are looking for a short down jacket for women, though. Some of our winter bomber jackets for women combine the look of a down jacket with the elastic cuffs of a bomber jacket to create a stunning silhouette.

Long Down Jackets

While short down jackets offer the best mobility, a longer down jacket is the warmer option, simply because it covers a larger part of your body. Fortunately, Airforce offers an interesting range of long down jackets. Our Jade Jacket, our Janet Parka, and our Grace Jacket are all longer padded jackets featuring a fashionable quilted design. Janet Parkas and Grace Jackets are knee-length jackets , while Jade Jackets are slightly shorter. Our Nia Jacket is our longest down jacket for women , however. All our  long winter coats for women feature a split with press-studs down either side for increased mobility.

Our selection of longer winter jackets for men isn’t quite as extensive, but you can still rely on us if you are looking for a longer down jacket for men to wear during the winter months. Our Ace Jacket and our Colt Parka, for example, are essentially mid-length puffer jackets for men , coming down to halfway between your hips and your knees. Our beloved Chuck Parka is also a slightly longer down jacket.

Order Down Jackets Online

When temperatures start to drop, finding a jacket that is guaranteed to keep you warm is a top priority. Down jackets have been the jacket of choice for people who want to stay as warm as possible during the colder months for decades. You can order your high-quality down jacket conveniently through Airforce’s online store.